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# Sonny Brown

MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Analysis, Coaching & Education

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## Posts

- [Top 20 Myths about Mitsuyo Maeda](https://www.sonnybrown.net/top-20-myths-about-mitsuyo-maeda/) - The Top 20 Myths About Mitsuyo Maeda: Debunking the Legends and Revealing the Truth Behind Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s Mysterious Origin Story.
- [The Mythology of Play With Michael Phillip](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-mythology-of-play-with-michael-phillip/) - Michael Phillip joins Sonny Brown to discuss play, loss, and the mythology behind why grappling is one of humanity's oldest instincts.
- [Why Everyone Loves the Padman (And What That Tells Us About How We Train)](https://www.sonnybrown.net/why-everyone-loves-the-padman/) - Why fighters love padwork, as I get a session at Vaselius Gym. A look at the psychology of the Padman and what it reveals about how martial artists train.
- [Why I Don't Teach Rubber Guard Anymore & Attribute Based Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/why-i-dont-teach-rubber-guard-anymore/) - Why I stopped teaching rubber guard. A look at flexibility, scalability, physical attributes and what actually works in Jiu-Jitsu training.
- [Williams Guard For BJJ & MMA Breakdown](https://www.sonnybrown.net/williams-guard-bjj-mma-breakdown/) - The Williams Guard in BJJ or MMA Works as a Trap to Keep the Opponent Close to You and Sets up the Armbar, Triangle & Omoplata. But What About the Major Flaw?
- [Grappling Playlists for BJJ, MMA & Wrestling Training](https://www.sonnybrown.net/grappling-playlists-bjj-mma-wrestling-training/) - A Selection of Genre-Specific Grappling Playlists for Striking & Strangling During Your BJJ, Wrestling or MMA Training Workouts. All Put Into Spotify Playlists!
- [Lachlan Giles Interview On Optimising Lesson Structure & Self-Directed Learning](https://www.sonnybrown.net/lachlan-giles-interview-bjj-lesson-structure/) - A Lachlan Giles Interview on Self-Directed Learning, the Optimal Lesson Structure for Teaching BJJ and Studying Jiu-Jitsu Competition Footage.
- [Jeremy Horn Interview On Longevity Beyond MMA](https://www.sonnybrown.net/jeremy-horn-interview-longevity-beyond-mma/) - An Interview With Jeremy Horn, MMA Legend & Pioneer , Who Has Had Well Over 100 MMA Bouts. We Discuss the Early Days of Fighting to His Tips on Longevity.
- [Adisa Banjoko On Blending Hip Hop, Chess, BJJ & The Hip Hop Chess Federation](https://www.sonnybrown.net/adisa-banjoko-blending-hip-hop-chess-jiu-jitsu/) - An Interview With Adisa Banjoko of the Hip Hop Chess Federation on His Mission of Blending Hip Hop, Chess & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Help at Risk Youth in Life.
- [Jon Fitch Interview On How It's All Your Fault, Failing Upwards & MMA Fighter Pay](https://www.sonnybrown.net/jon-fitch-interview-fault-mma-fighter-pay/) - A Jon Fitch Interview Discussing the UFC Veterans Thoughts on Accepting Responsibility for Your Faults, Failing Upwards Through Life and Fighter Pay Problems.
- [Beginners Guide to Uniform Policies in Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/martial-arts-uniform-policies/) - Martial arts uniform policies: tradition vs control, cult or culture, community symbol or cash grab? Find the balance between values and personal expression.
- [Matt Lindland Interview On Wrestling Between Risk-Taking & Risk-Aversion](https://www.sonnybrown.net/matt-lindland-interview-coaching-risk-wrestling/) - A Matt Lindland Interview on Coaching the USA Greco Roman Wrestling Team With American Folkstyle Wrestlers and How to Train Their Intuitions About Taking Risks.
- [Brandon Mccaghren On Restrictions & Freedom In 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/brandon-mccaghren-interview-10th-planet/) - I Interview Brandon Mccaghren From 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Decatur. We Cover Learning From Eddie Bravo & the Value of Constraints vs Freedom in Life & Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Systematic Coaching & Team Building with Luke Martin](https://www.sonnybrown.net/systematic-coaching-team-building-with-luke-martin/) - Luke Martin shares insights on ADCC preparation, coaching methodology, and building a successful jiu-jitsu academy from scratch.
- [John Will On Designing BJJ Lessons & Learning Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/john-will-designing-bjj-lessons-learning/) - An Interview with John Will about the Art of Teaching Jiu-Jitsu, How Best to Deliver Information on Techniques and How to Become Better at Learning Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Erik Paulson On Free Thinking, Submissions, Shooto  & Spirit](https://www.sonnybrown.net/erik-paulson-interview-shooto-spirit/) - A Wide-Ranging Interview With MMA Legend & Pioneer Erik Paulson That Covers Lots of Territory in MMA, Grappling, Shooto, Freethinking, Meditation & Spirit.
- [Craig Jones On Down Under to Danaher, Puerto Rico, Pro Grappling & Providing Entertainment](https://www.sonnybrown.net/craig-jones-bjj-interview-down-under-danaher/) - In this interview with Craig Jones, we talk about his Jiu-Jitsu Journey from Down Under to John Danaher then Puerto Rico and training tips to be a pro grappler.
- [Matt Kwan On Blading, Tempo & Establishing Offensive Cycles For BJJ](https://www.sonnybrown.net/matt-kwan-interview-blading-tempo-cycles/) - Matt Kwan From the BJJ Mental Models Podcast Joins Me to Discuss the Concepts of Blading, Tempo & Establishing Offensive and Defensive Cycles in Your Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Chris Paines On Unconventional Growth in Grappling & A Universal Theory of Guard](https://www.sonnybrown.net/chris-paines-interview-universal-theory-guard/) - Chris Paines describes himself as a BJJ Black Belt who has never done BJJ and talks about his unconventional grappling growth & a universal theory of guard.
- [Priit Mihkelson On The BJJ Clapping Ritual & Self Determination Theory](https://www.sonnybrown.net/priit-mihkelson-clapping-ritual-motivation/) - An Interview With Priit Mihkelson Where We Discuss the Unusual Ritual of Clapping During Jiu-Jitsu Class After Techniques Have Been Shown & How to Replace It.
- [Vlad Koulikov Interview On Sambo Fusion & Unity Over Division In Grappling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/vlad-koulikov-interview-sambo-fusion-grappling/) - An Interview With Vlad Koulikov of Sambo Fusion on How He Unites Different Grappling Styles Together Into His Mixture of Sambo, Jiu-Jitsu & Judo.
- [Robert Drysdale On The Good, Bad & Beautiful Truth Of BJJ History](https://www.sonnybrown.net/robert-drysdale-interview-bjj-history/) - An Interview with Robert Drysdale on his documentary "Closed Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil" covering The Good, Bad & Beautiful Truth of BJJ History.
- [Steve Kwan On Efficiency in Learning Techniques & Mental Models for BJJ](https://www.sonnybrown.net/steve-kwan-learning-bjj-mental-models/) - An Interview With Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models on How Improving Efficiency in Decision Making Can Improve the Process of Learning Techniques for Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Dr Alex Channon Risk-Taking in MMA & The Distinction Between Fighting and Violence](https://www.sonnybrown.net/alex-channon-risk-taking-mma-fighting-violence/) - An Interview With Dr Alex Channon, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Studies at the University of Brighton, on MMA and if It Is a Violent Sport?
- [Jonathan Brookins Interview On Life, Addiction, Martial Arts & Yoga](https://www.sonnybrown.net/jonathan-brookins-interview-ufc-mma-yoga/) - An Interview with Jonathan Brookins, a former ultimate fighter and a unique, thoughtful personality and his life outside of fighting is equally compelling.
- [Alexander Volkanovski Interview On Crafting Comfort When Uncomfortable & Adapting for Victory](https://www.sonnybrown.net/alexander-volkanovski-interview-comfort/) - In This Alexander Volkanovski Interview, He Shares the Mentality He Adopted to Help Drive and Motivate Him to the UFC by Building Resilience and Adaptability.
- [Robert Degle On The Benefits of the Gi & IBJJF Points System](https://www.sonnybrown.net/robert-degle-benefits-gi-ibjjf-points/) - An Interview with Robert Degle about why he thinks the IBJJF and training in the Gi has an overall net positive influence on your skills and the sport.
- [Robert Degle On Pragmatism & Philosophy In Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/robert-degle-interview-pragmatism-philosophy/) - An Interview with Robert Degle that covers his time with John Danaher and his thoughts on Wittgenstein, Existentialism & Pragmatic Philosophy for Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Brian Ebersole On Forging a Competition Mindset & Abstract Thinking While Wrestling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/brian-ebersole-abstract-thinking-wrestling/) - A Brian Ebersole Interview on Using Scholastic Wrestling for a Competitive Mindset & Chaos Theory, Math and Abstract Thinking for Training and Coaching Methods.
- [Bruce Hoyer On The Flipped Classroom Teaching Model For Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/bruce-hoyer-flipped-classroom-model-jiu-jitsu/) - Bruce Hoyer Explains His Use of the Flipped Or Reverse Classroom Model of Instruction for Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Where Students Learn Moves at Home.
- [Chris Brennan On Initiating No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu for the Next Generation of Grapplers](https://www.sonnybrown.net/chris-brennan-next-generation-mma-nogi-jiujitsu/) - A Chris Brennan Interview That Goes in-Depth on Leaving the Gracie Academy to Start the First No-GI Jiu-Jitsu School in America.
- [The Ecological Approach vs Embodied Grappling With Greg Souders & School of Grappling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-ecological-approach-vs-embodied-grappling/) - Greg Souders and School of Grappling debate grappling instruction, ecological coaching, self-discovery vs. explicit teaching, and interdisciplinary approaches.
- [Embodied Grappling Philosophy & Practice With Andy From School of Grappling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/embodied-grappling-philosophy-with-school-of-grappling/) - Explore the philosophy of embodied grappling as we delve into care, intuition, and culture in martial arts, challenging conventional views on coaching.
- [The Martial Artist's Journey & Growth Through Adversity](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-martial-artists-journey-growth-through-adversity/) - The Martial Artist's Journey provides a path to self-improvement by challenging the mind and body and in that process, they seek growth through adversity.
- [Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - How to get better faster!](https://www.sonnybrown.net/learning-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-get-better-faster/) - A Short Summary of Concepts and Principles That Can Help Accelerate the Process of Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Help You Get Better Faster!
- [School Of Grappling On Developing Grappling Intuition & Instincts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/grappling-intuition-instincts/) - An Interview With School of Grappling on How to Develop Grappling Intuition With Your Training Which Is the Most Efficient Way to Learn.
- [Ecological Approach vs Progressive Resistance with Greg Souders & Priit Mihkelson](https://www.sonnybrown.net/ecological-approach-greg-souders-priit-mihkelson/) - BJJ coaches Greg Souders & Priit Mihkelson debate grappling training methodologies - the ecological approach vs. progressive resistance.
- [Luke Martin On Distance Learning the John Danaher Jiu-Jitsu System](https://www.sonnybrown.net/luke-martin-distance-learning-danaher-system/) - An interview with Luke Martin, head Jiu-Jitsu instructor of Sydney West Martial Arts, on learning the John Danaher BJJ system with online private lessons.
- [An Inside Look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mental Health](https://www.sonnybrown.net/an-inside-look-at-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-and-mental-health/) - Explore how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mental health can be influenced positively and negatively, along with strategies to maximize benefits.
- [The Warrior Athlete - Body, Mind & Spirit by Dan Millman Summary](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-warrior-athlete-dan-millman-summary/) - A Summary of the Warrior Athlete by Dan Millman That Provides an Excellent Practical and Philosophical Guide to the Body, Mind & Spirit of Athletic Training.
- [Fedor Emelianenko Clinch Throws & Takedown Breakdown](https://www.sonnybrown.net/fedor-emelianenko-clinch-throws-breakdown/) - A Technical Breakdown of the Clinch Work and Takedowns of Fedor Emelianenko That Use His Judo and Combat Sambo Base to Hurl Opponents to the Mat.
- [Demian Maia BJJ takedown tactics in MMA Analysis](https://www.sonnybrown.net/demian-maias-bjj-takedown-tactics-mma-analysis/) - An Analysis of Demian Maia and The Takedowns and Wrestling That He Used in His MMA Fights and What the Future of BJJ Wrestling in MMA Will Look Like.
- [School of Grappling Systems Theory, Chaos & Complexity](https://www.sonnybrown.net/school-grappling-systems-theory-chaos/) - I Interviewed School of Grappling and Examined How Systems Theory, Complexity & Chaos Theory Can Be Powerful Forces in Changing Grappling & Jiu-Jitsu Training.
- [Priit Mihkelson Interview On Why BJJ Must Be Taught as a Sport and Not an Art](https://www.sonnybrown.net/priit-mihkelson-interview-bjj-sport-art/) - A Priit Mihkelson Interview on His Jiu-Jitsu Coaching Methodology, Thoughts on Wrestling and Why BJJ Should Be Taught as a Sport and Not an Art.
- [Rise of the Gracie Hunter - A Kazushi Sakuraba Documentary Script](https://www.sonnybrown.net/gracie-hunter-kazushi-sakuraba-documentary/) - The Script of the Kazushi Sakuraba Documentary - The Rise of the Gracie Hunter. It Explains His Catch Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Roots on His Rise Through MMA.
- [Matt Thornton Interview On The Art of Aliveness & Fundamentals](https://www.sonnybrown.net/matt-thornton-art-of-aliveness-fundamentals/) - An Interview with Matt Thornton discussing his concept of Aliveness for drilling and training Jiu-Jitsu and how it helps to learn BJJ fundamentals.
- [Dr Ian Dunican On How Combat Sports Athletes Can Sleep in and Win!](https://www.sonnybrown.net/ian-dunican-combat-sports-athletes-sleep-win/) - An Interview With Dr Ian Dunican on Sleep Cycles, Optimising Training Load, Dealing With Nighttime Jitters After a Grappling Workout & How to Sleep in and Win!
- [Guide on How to Be a Cutman for MMA Athletes](https://www.sonnybrown.net/guide-how-to-be-a-cutman-mma/) - A Cutman Plays a Vital Role in a Fighter’s Corner and This Guide on How to Be a Cutman Explains What’s Involved, the Cutman Tools Needed and Vital Tips.
- [Greg Nelson On Coaching MMA Champions, Positive Culture and Conquering Cancer](https://www.sonnybrown.net/greg-nelson-coaching-mma-team-culture/) - An Interview With MMA Legend Greg Nelson on Coaching MMA Champions and Creating a Positive Team Culture and Mindset for His Epic Battle to Overcome Cancer.
- [Ecological Approach to MMA Striking with Scott Sievewright](https://www.sonnybrown.net/ecological-approach-mma-striking-scott-sievewright/) - Discover Scott Sievewright's ecological coaching in MMA, emphasising live sparring, skill adaptation, and brain health for developing unique, skilled fighters.
- [Daniele Bolelli On The Mythology & Meaning of Teaching Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/daniele-bolelli-mythology-meaning-martial-arts/) - I Interview Daniele Bolelli About the Mythology & Meaning of Teaching Martial Arts and on Learning Your Limits to Reach Your Potential
- [Mind Over Muscle, Judo & Jigoro Kano With Andy From School Of Grappling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/mind-over-muscle-judo-jigoro-kano/) - I talk with Andy from School Of Grappling about the book "Mind Over Muscle: Writings From The Founder Of Judo" By Jigoro Kano.
- [Kano Jigoro As Educator & Founder Of Judo](https://www.sonnybrown.net/kano-jigoro-educator-founder-judo/) - Kano Jigoro lived his life as an excellent teacher and athlete and left a legacy as the founder of Judo extending beyond the technical application of throws.
- [The Spectrum of Teaching Styles for Grappling & Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/spectrum-teaching-styles-grappling-martial-arts/) - The Spectrum of Teaching Styles for Grappling & Martial Arts Is a Framework That Covers All Lesson Structures From Repetitive Drilling to Conceptual Discovery.
- [Luke Martin On New Wave Coaching Of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Grapplers](https://www.sonnybrown.net/luke-martin-new-wave-no-gi-jiu-jitsu/) - An Interview With Luke Martin, a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Who Runs Sydney West Martial Arts and Switched His Academy to Only No-GI Jiu-Jitsu for Adults.
- [The Talent Code Summary & Notes By Daniel Coyle](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-talent-code-summary-notes-by-daniel-coyle/) - The Talent Code Summary & Notes from the book by Daniel Coyle. I review the key elements and how they apply to MMA & Jiu-Jitsu coaching to accelerate learning.
- [Rob Biernacki On Pedagogy, BJJ Concepts & Gamification of Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/rob-biernacki-interview-pedagogy-bjj-concepts/) - An interview with Rob Biernacki on BJJ Concepts, Pedagogy & Gamification to help learn the Principles of Jiu-Jitsu and have fun winning the Micro-Battles.
- [Robert Degle On Leg Locks in MMA & The Leg Entanglement Meta](https://www.sonnybrown.net/robert-degle-interview-leg-locks-mma/) - An in-Depth Interview With Robert Degle on the Use of Leg Locks in MMA & the Metagame. We Also Go Over the All-Time Best Leg Lockers Who Have Fought MMA.
- [The Underground History Of Catch Wrestling With Jake Shannon](https://www.sonnybrown.net/history-of-catch-wrestling-jake-shannon/) - An Interview with Jake Shannon detailing the Underground History of Catch Wrestling, its influence on MMA, The Gracie Hunter, and Shoot Style Pro Wrestling.
- [Denis Kelly On Life Lessons from the Worlds Longest Lockdown](https://www.sonnybrown.net/denis-kelly-mma-life-lessons-lockdown/) - An Interview With Denis Kelly From ACSA in Melbourne, Australia After He Emerged From the Worlds Longest Lockdown and We Discuss the Life Lessons He Learned.
- [Offence vs Defence for Jiu-Jitsu With Priit Mihkelson & School Of Grappling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/offence-vs-defence-grappling-jiu-jitsu/) - A Debate on Offence vs Defence When It Comes to Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Featuring Priit Mihkelson and School of Grappling Hosted by Sonny Brown.
- [Heath Pedigo on Daisy Fresh Jiu-Jitsu & Pedigo Submission Fighting For the Future](https://www.sonnybrown.net/heath-pedigo-submission-fighting-interview/) - A Heath Pedigo Interview, Coach of Pedigo Submission Fighting and Daisy Fresh Jiu-Jitsu on His Teaching Style, Breaking Down Footage and Saving Lives.
- [Tum Voorn On An Inquiry-Based Instructional Strategy of Learning Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/tum-voorn-bjj-inquiry-based-learning/) - An Interview With Tum Voorn on an Inquiry-Based Instructional Strategy for BJJ. Inquiry-Based Learning Is a Method of Questioning & Teaching Without Telling.
- [Erik Uresk Interview on Coaching Adversity & The Value of Vulnerability](https://www.sonnybrown.net/erik-uresk-interview-coaching-adversity-truth/) - An Erik Uresk Interview on how he embraces vulnerability to help conquer adversity in training, his coaching philosophy and how to generate trust from athletes.
- [The Importance of Sleep While Cutting Weight for a Fight](https://www.sonnybrown.net/sleeping-while-cutting-weight-for-a-fight/) - Sleeping While You Are Cutting Weight for a Fight Can Be Hard. But While Cutting Weight Involves Making Many Sacrifices Learn Why Sleep Shouldn’t Be One.
- [Dr Reid Reale On Weight Loss & Weight Cutting for MMA](https://www.sonnybrown.net/reid-reale-weight-loss-weight-cutting-mma-bjj/) - An Interview with Reid Reale on weight cutting and weight loss in combat sports such as MMA & BJJ. Reid Reale currently works at the UFC Performance Institute.
- [Rich Walsh on the UFC Performance Institute in China, MMA Periodisation & Mental Skills Training](https://www.sonnybrown.net/rich-walsh-ufc-mental-training/) - I Interview Rich Walsh, MMA Coach At The UFC Performance Institute In China For An Inside Look At The UFC Combine, Game Planning & Mental Skills Training.
- [A No-Nonsense Yoga For Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/yoga-for-martial-arts/) - The Truth Of Yoga For Martial Arts, Full of Frauds, But No Other Skill in the Entire Arsenal of Spiritual Techniques Will Do More for You Than Meditation.
- [Priit Mihkelson On Belts, Ranking, Titles & Hierarchy In Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/priit-mihkelson-jiu-jitsu-hierarchy/) - An Interview With Priit Mihkelson About Belt Rankings, the Use of Hierarchy and Titles Like Professor or Master in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Christian Graugart On BJJ Globetrotters, Tribalism, Belt Bureaucracy & Building a Clubhouse](https://www.sonnybrown.net/christian-graugart-interview-bjj-globetrotters/) - An interview with Christian Graugart on the BJJ Globetrotters and elements of tribalism in Jiu-Jitsu, social recognition, club culture, belt checker & coaching.
- [Four Esoteric Principles of Martial Arts Skill Development](https://www.sonnybrown.net/principles-martial-arts-skill-development/) - I explain the Four Esoteric Principles of Martial Arts Skill Development for Athletes. The Principle Of Natural Order, Accommodation, Balance & Non-Resistance.
- [Daniele Bolelli on The Taoist Teachings Of Bruce Lee](https://www.sonnybrown.net/daniele-bolelli-taoist-bruce-lee/) - Daniele Bolelli Discusses the Teachings of Bruce Lee for Martial Artists and How Bruce Lee Used His Martial Arts as a Vehicle for His Taoist Philosophy.
- [Setting SMART Goals for Martial Arts Training](https://www.sonnybrown.net/setting-smart-goals-for-martial-arts-training/) - Setting Goals Are Crucial for Your Martial Arts Training. SMART Goals Are an Excellent Framework for Goal Setting and We Show How It Applies to Martial Arts.
- [Proper Etiquette To Being A Good BJJ Training Partner](https://www.sonnybrown.net/guide-on-bjj-training-partner-ettiquite-to-help-you-learn/) - A Guide to Good BJJ Training Partner Etiquette That Makes Your Experience Practising BJJ More Enjoyable, Learning the Skills Easier, and Your Time Appreciated.
- [The Rancid Ingredients For A Martial Arts McDojo With Rob From McDojoLife](https://www.sonnybrown.net/mcdojolife-ingredients-martial-arts-mcdojo/) - I Interview Rob From McDojoLife, who exposes what makes a McDojo, the dangers of fake martial arts and how you can avoid these as a student and coach.
- [Sam Kressin On Contrarian Grappling By Combining Catch Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/sam-kressin-grappling-catch-wrestling-bjj/) - I Talk to Sam Kressin About How He Found Jiu-Jitsu and Catch Wrestling and the Process of Combining Them That He Calls Contrarian Grappling.
- [Steve Kwan On BJJ Mental Models, Concepts, Principles & Online Learning](https://www.sonnybrown.net/steve-kwan-bjj-mental-models/) - I Talk to Steve Kwan of the BJJ Mental Models About How His Podcast Has Influenced His Own Game and the Important Jiu-Jitsu Concepts He Learned From His Guests.
- [Erin Herle On Submit the Stigma & Mental Health in Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/erin-herle-submit-stigma-mental-health/) - An Interview With Erin Herle Where We Discuss Her Work On Mental Health Advocacy in Combat Sports and Jiu-Jitsu as the Founder of Submit the Stigma.
- [The Plus, Minus, Equals training system of Frank Shamrock](https://www.sonnybrown.net/plus-minus-equals-system-shamrock-training/) - The Plus, Minus, Equals Training System of Frank Shamrock Is a Method to Improve the Way You Learn in Jiu-Jitsu or MMA by Limiting Your Ego While You Train.
- [Jahred Dell On Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Students & High School Students](https://www.sonnybrown.net/jahred-dell-teaching-jiu-jitsu-school/) - I Interview Jahred Dell, a School Teacher and Skilled Grappler, and Here We Discuss the Crossover Between Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Students & High School Students.
- [Kabir Bath On Jiu-Jitsu Games For Teaching Kids & Adults](https://www.sonnybrown.net/kabir-bath-on-jiu-jitsu-games-for-teaching-kids-adults/) - Kabir Bath runs a kid's BJJ program using only constraints-based learning games where he exclusively uses jiu-jitsu games for teaching kids & adults.
- [Learning Musical Improvisation to Improve Your Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/learning-musical-improvisation-martial-arts/) - How the Three Stages of Learning Musical Improvisation From Master Jazz Musician Clark Terry Can Improve Your Skills in Learning Martial Arts.
- [Self-Determination Theory Of Motivation For Mixed Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/self-determination-theory-motivation/) - Learn how to develop and practice martial arts with a focus on self-motivated, lifelong training with Self-Determination Theory.
- [Wim Deputter On The Mirroring Principle and Controlled Chaos for Learning Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/wim-deputter-mirroring-principle-chaos-learning/) - An Interview With Wim Deputter on His Mirroring Principle for Grappling, How Constraints Define the Art of BJJ and Using Controlled Chaos to Teach Beginners.
- [Jeremy Skinner On Quality Jiu-Jitsu Instruction & BJJ Competition Teams](https://www.sonnybrown.net/jeremy-skinner-quality-jiu-jitsu/) - A Jeremy Skinner Interview On Evaluating Quality Jiu-Jitsu Instruction, His Coaching Responsibilities & His ADCC Preparation While Developing With BJJ Teams.
- [Mittmaster Matt Chapman On TLC For Training & MMA Padwork](https://www.sonnybrown.net/mittmaster-matt-mma-padwork/) - I talk to Mittmaster Matt Chapman, a martial artist for 35 years, about nurturing beginners and his Mittmaster Padwork Training System and MMA Padwork.
- [Luke Martin On ADCC Training At New Wave Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/luke-martin-adcc-new-wave/) - I talk to Luke Martin, a Jiu-Jitsu coach currently preparing his athletes for the ADCC world championships out of the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Rory van Vliet On Alignment Theory & The Science Behind Your Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.sonnybrown.net/rory-van-vliet-alignment-jiu-jitsu-theory/) - An Interview With Rory Van Vliet From RVV BJJ Where He Explains the Principle of Jiu-Jitsu Alignment Theory Which Breaks Down Into Posture, Structure and Base.
- [Greg Souders On Teaching Jiu-Jitsu Without Teaching Techniques](https://www.sonnybrown.net/greg-souders-ecological-approach-jiu-jitsu/) - I talk to Greg Souders about his ecological approach to teaching the art of jiu-jitsu. A method backed by research confirming its efficacy in motor learning.
- [Mastering the Art of Flow Rolling for Grapplers](https://www.sonnybrown.net/mastering-the-art-of-flow-rolling-for-grapplers/) - Learn how to effectively use flow rolling and drills to improve reactions, transitions, chaining, and awareness as a grappler.
- [Cryotherapy vs Ice Baths for MMA & BJJ Athletes](https://www.sonnybrown.net/cryotherapy-vs-ice-baths-for-mma-bjj-athletes/) - The question of Cryotherapy vs Ice Baths has an unexpected answer for combat sports athletes looking to reduce muscle soreness after training are explored.
- [Chris Paines On BJJ Training Progress, Evolution & Control Points](https://www.sonnybrown.net/chris-paines-bjj-progress-evolution/) - I talk to Chris Paines about his thoughts on teaching and learning Jiu-Jitsu through heuristics focusing on control points to optimise offence and defen.
- [Lachlan Giles On The Reverse Classroom For Jiu-Jitsu & BJJ Skill Acquisition](https://www.sonnybrown.net/lachlan-giles-reverse-classroom-skill/) - An Interview with Lachlan Giles on The Reverse Classroom Teaching Model For BJJ & Skill Acquisition For Learning Jiu-Jitsu.
- [Ruadhán MacFadden On The History of Folk Wrestling Styles](https://www.sonnybrown.net/ruadhan-macfadden-history-folk-wrestling/) - I interview Ruadhán MacFadden, who examines the culture, people and practice of folk wrestling styles worldwide by delving into their history.
- [A Game Sense Style Pedagogy for Teaching Beach Wrestling](https://www.sonnybrown.net/game-sense-style-pedagogy-teaching-wrestling/) - An Example of a Game Sense Style Pedagogy for Teaching Beach Wrestling Based on Small Games With Increasing Complexity Focusing on Single-Leg Takedowns.
- [The Three-Stage Model of Skill Acquisition For Mixed Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/three-stage-model-skill-acquisition-martial-art/) - If you're learning a martial art, it's important to know the skill acquisition process. Here is an easy three-stage model that explains this concept well!
- [Jozef Chen On Rapid Learning From Jiu-Jitsu Instructionals & Technique Tinkering](https://www.sonnybrown.net/rapid-learning-instructionals-jozef-chen/) - I Talk to Jozef Chen, a Grappling Phenom Who Has Quickly Progressed in His Skill Level by Learning From BJJ Instructionals with a Conceptual Style of Drilling.
- [A Brief History Of The Kimura Lock Technique](https://www.sonnybrown.net/a-brief-history-of-the-kimura-lock-technique/) - Learn about the history of the kimura lock technique and discover its modern application in mixed martial arts and other combat sports.
- [The Suloev Stretch Submission Breakdown](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-suloev-stretch-submission-breakdown/) - A Technical Breakdown of the Suloev Stretch Submission Named After MMA Fighter Amar Suloev. The Move Has Been Used in MMA as a Counter to a Tripod Back Escape.
- [Judo in MMA - A study of throws from fights of Karo Parisyan](https://www.sonnybrown.net/karo-parisyan-judo-throws-in-mma-study/) - A Study of the Judo Throws Used by Karo Parisyan in His Revolutionary MMA Career as He Transformed Perceptions of What Judokas Could Achieve in the Sport of MMA
- [Khabib Nurmagomedov Takedown Breakdown](https://www.sonnybrown.net/khabib-grappling-takedown-breakdown/) - A Technical Analysis of the Takedown Tactics Used by Khabib Nurmagomedov and the Grappling and Ground Game Techniques Used When It Hits the Mat.
- [A Study of Pulling Guard in MMA for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighters](https://www.sonnybrown.net/study-pulling-guard-in-mma-for-grapplers/) - A Technical Analysis of How to Pull Guard in an MMA Fight & Also the Best Strategy for Why You Should Be Pulling Guard in MMA While Still Having Other Options.
- [It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be By Paul Arden - Summary](https://www.sonnybrown.net/its-not-how-good-you-are-summary/) - A Summary of the Amazing Book “It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be” by Paul Arden. An Absolute Must Read For Those Interested In Improvement
- [ReWork Book - Notes and Summary](https://www.sonnybrown.net/rework-book-notes-and-summary/) - Change the Way You Work Forever With a Summary ReWork. A Fantastic Book on Working Smart Not Hard by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson.
- [Steal like an Artist by Austin Kleon Summary](https://www.sonnybrown.net/steal-like-an-artist-by-austin-kleon-summary/) - A Summary of the Excellent Book by Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist- 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative. A Great Book for Any Artists!
- [The Bulldog Choke in MMA](https://www.sonnybrown.net/the-bulldog-choke-in-mma/) - We Look at the Wild History of the Rarely Seen but Mighty Bulldog Choke in MMA. We Break Down & Analyse Some of the Submission Victories That Used the Choke.
- [The origin of the phrase "As Happy as Larry" comes from prizefighting.](https://www.sonnybrown.net/origin-of-phrase-happy-as-larry-prizefighting/) - The Australian idiom where your jovial mood is suggested to be "As Happy as Larry." has its origin & gets its meaning from Sydney boxer Laurence 'Larry' Foley.
- [A Beginners Guide to Lucid Dreaming for Martial Artists](https://www.sonnybrown.net/lucid-dreaming-for-martial-artists/) - Interested in Controlling Your Dreams So You Can Use Them to Train Martial Arts? Use the Beginners Guide to Lucid Dreaming to Explore the Limits of Possibility.
- [What Does "Leave Your Ego at the Door" Mean?](https://www.sonnybrown.net/what-does-leave-your-ego-at-the-door-mean/) - Leave Your Ego at the Door Is a Common Phrase You Will See Written on the Walls of Jiu-Jitsu Gyms Everywhere. However, Is It Really a Quote for BJJ Gyms?
- [The Book of Five Rings By Miyamoto Musashi - Notes](https://www.sonnybrown.net/notes-book-of-five-rings-miyamoto-musashi/) - A Book of Five Rings Summary From Notes I Took While Reading the Work of Legendary Swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The Book of Five Rings Has Gold For Artists.
- [Learning How to Learn - Course Notes and Summary](https://www.sonnybrown.net/learning-how-to-learn-summary-notes/) - Learning How to Learn Summary Which Compiles Extensive Course Notes on How to Use the Brain to Increase Your Rate of Learning and Master Learning Any New Skill.
- [Summary of the coaching styles of Muska Mosston](https://www.sonnybrown.net/summary-of-the-coaching-styles-of-muska-mosston/) - A Summary of the Coaching Styles of Muska Mosston From the Spectrum of Teaching and Learning for Physical Education.
- [So, you’re a creative genius. now what? By Carl King Summary](https://www.sonnybrown.net/so-youre-a-creative-genius-now-what-summary/) - A Summary of the Book So, You’re a Creative Genius. Now What? By Carl King. An Excellent Resource and How-to Guide for Artists or Anyone Creative.
- [Maximum Achievement By Brian Tracy - Notes](https://www.sonnybrown.net/maximum-achievement-brian-tracy-notes/) - Notes of the Book Maximum Achievement by Author Brian Tracy. Contains a Summary of the Goal Setting and Goal Achievement Advice Given for You to Review.
- [An Introduction To Strategic Thinking](https://www.sonnybrown.net/introduction-to-strategic-thinking-summary/) - Summary & Notes of an Introduction to Strategic Thinking Course That Gives Notes to Review for Your Study and Familiarise Yourself With Strategic Thinking.
- [Self Made Wealth by Eben Pagan - SummarY & Notes](https://www.sonnybrown.net/self-made-wealth-eben-pagan-summary/) - A Summary & Review of the Financial Literacy Course "Self Made Wealth" by Eben Pagan. Providing Notes on the Content & Chapters for Study.
- [BJJ Concepts Summary: Beyond Technique - Concept Focused BJJ](https://www.sonnybrown.net/beyond-technique-bjj-concepts/) - I provide a review of an instructional focused entirely on BJJ Concepts & Principles, "Beyond Technique - Concept Focused BJJ" is a video on 20 BJJ concepts.

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- [About](https://www.sonnybrown.net/about/) - About Sonny Brown: BJJ Black Belt, MMA Champion & Coach Co-founder of Apex MMA, host of The Sonny Brown Breakdown podcast, and syllabus author for Train Alta.
- [Mixed Martial Arts Northern Beaches](https://www.sonnybrown.net/mma-northern-beaches/) - Details on My Experience Learning & Training MMA Northern Beaches at North Manly. With a Recommendation of Langes MMA and Offering Personal Coaching Lessons.
- [Northern Beaches Jiu-Jitsu - Where to train!](https://www.sonnybrown.net/bjj-northern-beaches/) - I Explain a Little Bit About Langes Martial Arts, the Classic Old School Gym in North Manly on the BJJ Northern Beaches Where I Learned Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling.
- [Photographs Of Sonny Brown](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/) - Photographs Of Sonny Brown In Various MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Competitions and a Few Training Pictures.
- [Cage Fighting Championships 19](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/cage-fighting-championships-19/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown vs Rickey Rea From Cage Fighting Championship 19 in Sydney, Australia Held at Luna Park and Televised on Fox Sports.
- [Miscellaneous](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/miscellaneous/) - A Miscellaneous Collection of Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Grappling Training, Sparring and Competition Photographs of Sonny Brown.
- [Rize 3](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/rize-3/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Chris Bridgewater from Rize MMA 3 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
- [Rize 4](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/rize-4/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Dan Hooker from Rize MMA 4 in Brisbane, where Sonny won the Australian Lightweight Championship Title with an Anaconda Choke.
- [Stu Foto Art Photos](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/stu-foto-art-photos/) - Photographs were taken of Sonny Brown by Stuart Nairne / Stu Foto Art. These were taken after winning the Rize Lightweight MMA Championship Title of Australia.
- [Tuffa 9 - Sonny Brown Vs Jacob Pettit Photographs](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/tuffa-9/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Jacob Pettit from Tuffa MMA 9, where Sonny won the Tuffa Australian Lightweight Championship Title with a Guillotine Choke.
- [Brace for War 20](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/brace-for-war-20/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Greg Atzori from BRACE MMA 20 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at the Brisbane Broncos Leagues Club.
- [Brace for War 19](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/brace-war-19/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Oriol Gaset from BRACE MMA 19 in Sydney, New South Wales. This was a defence of the Brace Lightweight title at Luna Park.
- [Brace for War 11](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/brace-for-war-11/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Damien Brown from BRACE MMA 11 in Queensland. Where Sonny won the Australian Lightweight Championship Title With a Gogoplata.
- [BJJ & Grappling Photos](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/bjj-photos/) - A random assortment of JIu-Jitsu & Grappling Photos of Sonny Brown.
- [Proud Warrior Productions 5](https://www.sonnybrown.net/photographs/proud-warrior-productions-5/) - Photographs of Sonny Brown Vs Bernardo Trekko from Proud Warrior Production 5 in Sydney, Australia.
- [Media - Sonny Brown Mixed Martial Arts](https://www.sonnybrown.net/media/) - Photos & Videos of Sonny Brown Competing in Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling & Wrestling Competition Including Highlight Reels of Memorable Performances
- [Sonny Brown MMA, Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling Record](https://www.sonnybrown.net/record/) - A brief record of the titles, championships, medals & achievements of Sonny Brown in competitive Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling & Wrestling.

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